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Ricky Tomlinson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eric Tomlinson (born 26 September 1939), known by his stage name Ricky Tomlinson, is an English actor and comedian, best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker and James "Jim" Royle in The Royle Family. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ricky Tomlinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Born: Tue, Sep 26 1939

Birthplace: Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Ricky Tomlinson is 84 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved

Ricky Tomlinson was

84 in The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved

Sun, Jun 09 2024

Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two

Ricky Tomlinson was

84 in Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 19 2024

Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family

Ricky Tomlinson was

84 in Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family

as 'Self / Jim Royle (archive footage)'.

Mon, Dec 25 2023

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

Ricky Tomlinson was

84 in Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 25 2023

Our Kid

Ricky Tomlinson was

84 in Our Kid

as 'Phil Reilly'.

Sun, Oct 29 2023

Tales of the Creeping Death

Ricky Tomlinson was

81 in Tales of the Creeping Death

as 'Dad'.

Fri, Jul 30 2021

Testosterone: Volume Three

Ricky Tomlinson was

79 in Testosterone: Volume Three

Tue, Jun 11 2019

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Ricky Tomlinson was

79 in Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Dec 26 2018

The More You Ignore Me

Ricky Tomlinson was

78 in The More You Ignore Me

as 'Bert Wildgoose'.

Fri, Apr 13 2018

Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug

Ricky Tomlinson was

78 in Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug

as 'Dad (segment "Tellin' Dad")'.

Fri, Dec 15 2017

Kenny

Ricky Tomlinson was

78 in Kenny

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Nov 20 2017

Gloves Off

Ricky Tomlinson was

78 in Gloves Off

as 'Mick'.

Sun, Oct 08 2017

Tellin' Dad

Ricky Tomlinson was

77 in Tellin' Dad

as 'Dad'.

Mon, Jun 26 2017

The Last Dragonslayer

Ricky Tomlinson was

77 in The Last Dragonslayer

as 'Moobin'.

Sun, Dec 25 2016

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

Ricky Tomlinson was

76 in Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

as 'Self - Actor'.

Thu, Jun 30 2016

Mike Bassett: Interim Manager

Ricky Tomlinson was

76 in Mike Bassett: Interim Manager

as 'Mike Bassett'.

Tue, Jun 07 2016

Grimsby

Ricky Tomlinson was

76 in Grimsby

as 'Paedo Pete'.

Wed, Feb 24 2016

Northern Soul

Ricky Tomlinson was

75 in Northern Soul

as 'John's Grandad'.

Fri, Oct 17 2014

Ragged

Ricky Tomlinson was

73 in Ragged

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jun 06 2013

Barbara's Old Ring

Ricky Tomlinson was

73 in Barbara's Old Ring

as 'Jim Royle'.

Tue, Dec 25 2012

Joe's Crackers

Ricky Tomlinson was

71 in Joe's Crackers

as 'Jim'.

Sat, Dec 25 2010

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa

Ricky Tomlinson was

71 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 10 2010

The Golden Egg Cup

Ricky Tomlinson was

70 in The Golden Egg Cup

as 'Jim Royle'.

Fri, Dec 25 2009

Nativity!

Ricky Tomlinson was

70 in Nativity!

as 'Mayor'.

Fri, Nov 27 2009

The New Sofa

Ricky Tomlinson was

69 in The New Sofa

as 'Jim Royle'.

Thu, Dec 25 2008

The Queen of Sheba

Ricky Tomlinson was

67 in The Queen of Sheba

as 'Jim Royle'.

Sun, Oct 29 2006

Carry on Ken

Ricky Tomlinson was

66 in Carry on Ken

Sun, Jan 01 2006

The Virgin of Liverpool

Ricky Tomlinson was

63 in The Virgin of Liverpool

as 'Frank Conlon'.

Sat, Mar 15 2003

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

Ricky Tomlinson was

63 in Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

as 'Santa Claus (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 13 2002

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

as 'Charlie'.

Fri, Sep 06 2002

Al's Lads

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in Al's Lads

as 'Billy'.

Sat, Jun 29 2002

Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in Five Ways John Wayne Didn't Die

as 'Dead Man (voice)'.

Sat, Jun 01 2002

Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in Another Audience With Ken Dodd

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 09 2002

The 51st State

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in The 51st State

as 'Leopold Durant'.

Fri, Dec 07 2001

Mike Bassett: England Manager

Ricky Tomlinson was

62 in Mike Bassett: England Manager

as 'Mike Bassett'.

Fri, Sep 28 2001

Nasty Neighbours

Ricky Tomlinson was

61 in Nasty Neighbours

as 'Harold Peach'.

Fri, Oct 20 2000

Lounge Act

Ricky Tomlinson was

60 in Lounge Act

Sat, Jan 01 2000

The Greatest Store in the World

Ricky Tomlinson was

60 in The Greatest Store in the World

as 'Santa'.

Fri, Dec 24 1999

Dockers

Ricky Tomlinson was

59 in Dockers

as 'Macca Macauley'.

Sat, Jul 10 1999

Mojo

Ricky Tomlinson was

57 in Mojo

as 'Ezra'.

Tue, Sep 02 1997

Preaching to the Perverted

Ricky Tomlinson was

57 in Preaching to the Perverted

as 'Fibbin' Gibbins'.

Fri, Jul 04 1997

Life Is All You Get

Ricky Tomlinson was

57 in Life Is All You Get

as 'Buddy'.

Thu, Mar 20 1997

The Fix

Ricky Tomlinson was

57 in The Fix

as 'Gordon'.

Sat, Jan 04 1997

Hillsborough

Ricky Tomlinson was

56 in Hillsborough

as 'John Glover'.

Wed, Sep 11 1996

Bob's Weekend

Ricky Tomlinson was

56 in Bob's Weekend

as 'Jack'.

Tue, Aug 20 1996

Butterfly Kiss

Ricky Tomlinson was

55 in Butterfly Kiss

as 'Robert'.

Fri, Aug 18 1995

Raining Stones

Ricky Tomlinson was

53 in Raining Stones

as 'Tommy'.

Thu, Sep 09 1993

Riff-Raff

Ricky Tomlinson was

51 in Riff-Raff

as 'Larry'.

Fri, Jun 21 1991

Dear Sarah

Ricky Tomlinson was

50 in Dear Sarah

as 'Warder #1'.

Wed, Feb 07 1990

United Kingdom

Ricky Tomlinson was

42 in United Kingdom

as 'Dennis'.

Tue, Dec 08 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two

Ricky Tomlinson was

84+ in Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2024

Ricky, Sue and a Trip or Two

Ricky Tomlinson was

84+ in Ricky, Sue and a Trip or Two

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2024

The Witchfinder

Ricky Tomlinson was

82+ in The Witchfinder

as 'Crockett'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2022

Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Ricky Tomlinson was

80+ in Ricky and Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 11 2020

Made in Britain

Ricky Tomlinson was

78+ in Made in Britain

as 'Narrator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018

The Production Line

Ricky Tomlinson was

78+ in The Production Line

as 'Narrator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2018

We Have Been Watching

Ricky Tomlinson was

77+ in We Have Been Watching

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2017

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Ricky Tomlinson was

74+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 2014

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Ricky Tomlinson was

74+ in Duck Quacks Don't Echo

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2014

In the Flesh

Ricky Tomlinson was

73+ in In the Flesh

as 'Ken Burton'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 17 2013

Great Night Out

Ricky Tomlinson was

73+ in Great Night Out

as 'Warren'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Ricky Tomlinson was

72+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as 'Self - Participant'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011

Angela and Friends

Ricky Tomlinson was

70+ in Angela and Friends

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 2009

Live from Studio Five

Ricky Tomlinson was

69+ in Live from Studio Five

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

Ricky Tomlinson was

67+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007

Would I Lie to You?

Ricky Tomlinson was

67+ in Would I Lie to You?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007

The One Show

Ricky Tomlinson was

66+ in The One Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Petrolheads

Ricky Tomlinson was

66+ in Petrolheads

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2006

Mike Bassett: Manager

Ricky Tomlinson was

66+ in Mike Bassett: Manager

as 'Mike Bassett'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005

Monkey Trousers

Ricky Tomlinson was

65+ in Monkey Trousers

First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005

Who Do You Think You Are?

Ricky Tomlinson was

65+ in Who Do You Think You Are?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004

Nice Guy Eddie

Ricky Tomlinson was

62+ in Nice Guy Eddie

as 'Eddie McMullen'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002

Clocking Off

Ricky Tomlinson was

60+ in Clocking Off

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2000

Loose Women

Ricky Tomlinson was

59+ in Loose Women

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999

Cold Feet

Ricky Tomlinson was

59+ in Cold Feet

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998

The Royle Family

Ricky Tomlinson was

58+ in The Royle Family

as 'Jim Royle'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

Playing the Field

Ricky Tomlinson was

58+ in Playing the Field

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 1998

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Ricky Tomlinson was

57+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996

Dalziel & Pascoe

Ricky Tomlinson was

56+ in Dalziel & Pascoe

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996

Roughnecks

Ricky Tomlinson was

54+ in Roughnecks

as 'Cinders'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 1994

Cracker

Ricky Tomlinson was

54+ in Cracker

as 'Wise, DCI Wise'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993

GMTV

Ricky Tomlinson was

53+ in GMTV

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

This Morning

Ricky Tomlinson was

49+ in This Morning

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988

The Bill

Ricky Tomlinson was

45+ in The Bill

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Countdown

Ricky Tomlinson was

43+ in Countdown

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Boys from the Blackstuff

Ricky Tomlinson was

43+ in Boys from the Blackstuff

as 'Doctor'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982

The Late Late Show

Ricky Tomlinson was

22+ in The Late Late Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1962